BRICS backs comprehensive UN reform and notes no woman has led UN

Source: ThePrint | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 17:16:04 UTC

Key Points

• BRICS adopted the New Delhi Declaration on the opening day of its two-day summit in New Delhi.
• The declaration supported comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, to make it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient.
• BRICS leaders called for increased representation of developing countries in the UN Security Council.
• The declaration noted that no woman has ever been elected UN Secretary-General and highlighted limited regional representation in the post.
• BRICS reiterated support for UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
• The leaders emphasized full, equal, safe and meaningful participation of women in peace and security processes.
• The declaration reaffirmed the need to combat racism, discrimination, hate speech, disinformation and misinformation.